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Funny thing Dave, been round bikes most of my life and still wouldn't get on the back of one! Just got cable fitted back on just fine after some swearing and throwing of heavy objects. Tried following the FSM manual way of adjusting the bellcrank, 8 turns back from locked on the adjuster...

Must take my hat off to you guys. I’ve ended up unbolting the handbrake lever from the floor to get the cable out. Actually helped with room to use a clip to compress those little finger things. Guess that’s the difference between real mechanics and have a go hammer hands like me! Should...

Thanks for replies and yes I grabbed a Toyo cable to make sure would be good fit. The rest of the pins/bolts came out ok was just the front I’m struggling with. Just so I’m clear, looking at the top photo, do you remember opening the little lug halfway down that I circled? I pulled it open as...

Hi all, Thought I would replace my stuffed handbrake cable this morning before MOT. Can't be that hard, trusty Haynes says just disconnect from lever and pull through floor hole. Eh?? Looking at the attached pics, I seem to be missing something obvious. I noticed a small tab midway down...

Good to see somebody in UK supplying these. I'm planning on checking these ones out when back in OZ next month: http://gearingdynamics.com.au/Greaseable-CV-Joint-for-Toyota-Landcruiser Like the relief valve idea. Always wondered though if having a shaft drilled through the centre could be a...

Cheers Richard, really appreciate the effort with the photos. Think even I can handle this now. Dave.

If you can manage to take some pics that would be great. Noticed the control module on the drivers door when removing the door locks. Seems in a easily accessible place for connections.

Cheers, any pics appreciated. From what I’ve seen I think it is an electrical install even I could manage. Regarding servicing the lock barrels, not something I would ever thought of doing unless forced but makes hell of a difference. Real easy job just make sure to keep the spring loaded keys...

For anybody else who finds their drivers door key only goes halfway in, I just pulled both lock cylinders and cleaned/regreased. Now working great. Very straightforward as long as don’t let the pins spring out when removing the cylinder from the barrel. Keep key in while removing it then clean...

That would be great. From what I can see looking at the little diagrams on ebay for this controller, for a basic setup and my limited understanding, there will be a live feed (taken from toyo pin 8 wire), negative could be taken off 16 as constant earth or guess any good earth point, then pin...

Been looking at options this evening. Noticed the remote systems mention extra motor required if the central locking only operates on the drivers door, which mine does. Thinking after fitting one of these kits it might only remotely operate the drivers door. Changing the passenger side parts...

I had a OEM thrust bearing fail after a few days but it sounds more like bird chirping. That sounds like do not drive any further to me. If that showed up after the clutch install get them to pull that box and see whats going on.

Thats enough wires to give me nightmares. Obviously not the simple hook into existing central locking I thought it was. Cheers for posting image. I need a better man cave...

Cheers again. At that price I might even give it to somebody less likely to set my 80 on fire. Electrics are unfortunately not my strong point....

Thanks Richard and think the control relay must be in drivers door as that is the lock that is stuffed and locks/unlocks. Will pull door card to have a look at weekend. Had to lock drivers door from inside and then crawl across and out passenger door. PITA. Least passenger door still locks. Why...

Thanks for replies. My ‘93 came with no factory alarm system and currently has none. Possible opions from what you guys are saying is get the barrels overhauled which will likely mean car off the road. Being my sole DD probably not an option. Try and find a similar Waeco system Chris...

Cheers Chris, could you let me know what Waeco system it is/part number? If it links into my basic key operated system without immobilisers and the likes then happy days. Find it odd that a lock that has worked without any issue, no sticking keys or the likes, suddenly buggers up and the key...

Was wondering if anybody had fitted a keyless remote system to a 93' cruiser? Not sure what year the remote locking key fobs started but mine came with the plain old keys, no fancy buttons. I have a drivers side key that now manages to go about a quarter way in and no further, so no locking...

Idea will probably effect those of us on the forum with shall we say less sophisticated Cruisers:flushed: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43211946

not unusual to read bad news about off-roading: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-43142187

Probably like other folk on here, I used to get big ticket items from Amayama UAE warehouse. Even with the custom charges these worked out cheaper than direct in UK. Noticed recently that the only option I could see is out of the Japan warehouse costing a lot more. I contacted Amayama and got...

Yeah Dave, could fit new plug ok. Will see if new replacement causes same issue before start digging further. Hopefully just unlucky with dud alternator. Thanks for replies. Dave.

Umm, replacement arrived today, very quick must be said. The first alternator was branded 'UC Premium'. Roughtrax had no more in stock so their supplier sent a new one direct. It is branded 'Wood Auto' and likely similar quality.

I’d rather push it than sell her!!! Good ideas regarding earthing. Still pointing my finger at the new alternator unless I’ve been really unlucky and these issues showed up the same time a new one was fitted as no probs with old one apart from bearings. Might even put old one back in to see if...

Really not sure. It kinda looked the way lithium white grease goes when old. Had a bugger of a job getting the connection out. Looking at the FSM there is no mention of adding anything so think I’ll connect them dry.

I’ll feel less guilty when I’m back in there pulling the dud back out! Fortunately no fancy air con or the likes so fairly straight forward. One thing I did wonder. When I removed the old Toyo alternator I noticed the plug had what looked like white grease around the female pins? I used the...

Yep, to be fair to roughtrax, they got straight onto the manufacture with my images who have agreed to send a replacement today and then I can post the dud one back. Roughtrax have also agreed I can get a refund if any issues with the new one. Great customer service from them even after me...

Cheers Clive, that just confirmed what I thought. Tick over loaded up and the alternator should be keeping the batteries charged not sleeping while they turn into discharged bunch of crap. Ass kicking time!

Bit baffled by all this. None of the issues I am having now where present with the old alternator. No dash light warnings on start up or discharging batteries under load at tick over. The tick over for my 1HDT motor seems correct and hasn't changed in all the years I've owned it so don't think...

Many thanks for the contact. I’ve emailed roughtrax to see options regard replacement or refund. Refund would be better as don’t have great confidence in these units but only fair give them chance to rectify. Cheers Dave.

Can anybody recommend a good replacement alternator supplier? Bit of a wasted trip this morning. Connections now spotlessly clean and tight fitting but still xmas light display. Can't see there being earthing problems and had no issues like this with the old alternator that came off yesterday...

Cheers for pointers. Patiently waiting outside motor factors for them to open for spray. Will make sure all contacts are spotless and tight and try again. If still issues I’m going to pull the new alternator and put the old one back on. If no Xmas tree lights as I suspect will be the case, the...

Thanks. Will grab some contact cleaner today and give the connections a good going over as suggested. Baffled how it seems to be charging fine when driving but dies a death at tick over. Then again electrical stuff has always baffled my little brain.

I am planning to rebuild the unit that came off as is Toyo part, can't imagine its the original one but who knows. Bought the roughtrax one as are fairly cheap and needed to keep the car on the road. My great plan might just bite me on the arse. Hopefully find something simple in the light of...

Yeah had tried giving the plug a wiggle and push but seems fairly well connected. I'll pull it off again tomorrow and double check it again. Seems odd only shows dash warning lights on start up. Went for a long drive with all electrics blasting and all warning lights were off as normal with the...

Hi all, hoping somebody can explain the xmas light show I got after fitting a new alternator today. Got new alternator from RoughTrax who normally supply decent kit. First thing I noticed after starting for the first time was all the dash lights lighting up as shown below which I am fairly...

Thanks for replies. Just so I am 100% sure and don't cook my motor, if I understand diagram below, the bit marked in red(B720BC) is where the damage is. This pipe is connected to the T piece(B7209). On the other side there is another T piece(B724BB) which seems to run off through the firewall...

Guys, hoping can get some advice. Long story short, I managed to track down an ever increasing loss of coolant. Turned out when the garage fitted my g'box back after a new clutch couple of years ago they managed to bend the end of the breather up against the metal rear heater hose behind the...

I know this is no surprise for long term members on this site but thought might give any new members a heads up for genuine parts. Had my clutch thrust bearing fail recently and thought crap now out of 12 months Toyo warranty. Quick call to Simon with wallet in hand to get replacement and he...

Just to finish this thread off, this is the response I received regarding new EU regulations: we can no supply these tyres as they do not comply with the EU directive concerning “dirty oil content”. Dirty Oil Content. FFS. Probably have same crap soon for my rear bike tyre. Time to dust off...

Really old thread but thought I would share how pleased I've been with fairly cheap Ferodo pads I got from Amazon year ago. Have them running on MTEC disks and have found them great. Wearing well, even with the bigger tyres and cope well when fully loaded up. Guess everybody has their...

Thanks for replies. I have looked at various european tyre sites but much same story as sourcing in UK if want to replace with same size. 93 has the larger brakes so dropping down to 15 probably cause more issues. Would be happy to fit Coopers Gary as used them when lived in OZ and similar to...

Thanks Shayne, looks usual story for UK and don't come in my size. Seem to be a couple more tyre options if look at 35 x 12.50 - 16 (think this is similar to 315/75/16) but still bollocks. Will have off-roading outlawed soon. Ah well, hunt goes on. Cheers, Dave.